--- title: "Plumstead Almshouses — check charity number 263259 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Plumstead Almshouses a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 263259. Accommodation/housing charity based in Swanley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/plumstead-almshouses retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:15:05.140Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Plumstead Almshouses is a registered charity (number 263259) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £124,395 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Plumstead Almshouses? Registered charity number 263259 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Swanley Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £124,395 ## What does Plumstead Almshouses do? Provide Accommodation/Housing to persons over the age of 55 years who are in need, hardship or distess in the following oreder of priority.(i) persons resident in area of benefit (Plumstead)(ii) persons resident in the London Borough of GreenwichSuch charitable purposes for the benefit of the residents as the trusteed decide ## What causes is Plumstead Almshouses registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Plumstead Almshouses yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Plumstead Almshouses is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=plumstead-almshouses&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Plumstead Almshouses a legitimate charity? Yes. Plumstead Almshouses is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 263259) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Plumstead Almshouses's charity number? Plumstead Almshouses's charity number is 263259. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 263259? Search 263259 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Plumstead Almshouses do? Provide Accommodation/Housing to persons over the age of 55 years who are in need, hardship or distess in the following oreder of priority.(i) persons resident in area of benefit (Plumstead)(ii) persons resident in the London Borough of GreenwichSuch charitable purposes for the benefit of the residents as the trusteed decide Does Plumstead Almshouses have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Plumstead Almshouses. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Plumstead Almshouses? Plumstead Almshouses does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/263259).